#WeAreArity Wednesday: Ramesh Polishetty

In our #WeAreArity series, we shine a spotlight on Arity employees each week. This week meet, Software Engineer, Ramesh Polishetty.

When Mom asks me what it is that I do again, I say…

At Arity, I am a software engineer and Compozed accelerator, who develops back end micro services to enable mobile apps provide driving behavior to our customers. I create various RESTful API services to ingest the data and provide various insights for the data.

In your own words, what is Arity?

Arity is a software company that provides telematics insights. For example how fast you drive, how quickly you brake, where and when you drive and how safely you drive etc.

My favorite mode of transportation is…

I love walking all the time, however I use a car for shopping and for any long journeys. I try and walk whenever it is possible.

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me…

.. in a squash court playing table tennis or in a shopping mall and spending time with family.

If you could volunteer for any cause, what would it be? Why?

I would like to raise funds to eradicate poverty in poor countries.

Most people don’t know I…

I was a classical dancer during my school days though never continued after leaving the school.

The theme song of my life is…

Being up to date with Technology. I have a deep passion to learn new technologies to stay ahead in IT industry.

Would you get in a self-driving car? Why or why not?

I would love to get in a self driving car to avoid painful driving during peak hours. Self driving cars will make driving more efficient and safer in all fronts and reduce accidents and deaths dramatically. In fact, adoption of autonomous cars could reduce CO2 emissions produced by cars.

Favorite innovation pioneer?

It is none other than Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. He pioneered innovations that have transformed the high tech business , brought new vigor to the entertainment sector and improved countless lives. He converted sophisticated technology into easy, simple and fun to use.